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All Forum Posts by: Greg McLaren

Greg McLaren has started 1 posts and replied 3 times.

Post: Out-of-state Multifamily Purchase

Greg McLarenPosted
  • Investor
  • Moorestown, NJ
  • Posts 3
  • Votes 2
Quote from @Diane Bonheur:

Hi everyone! Recent lurker and learner here. I'll cut straight to the chase - I have $100k cash and I'd really like to buy a 3 or 4 unit multifamily. Yesterday my job was eliminated, so my main source of income is gone, however, I have $1,425/mo coming in from a condo that's paid off. I spoke with my mortgage broker and she advised as long as the numbers make sense, I can still purchase an investment property. 

I was scouting out towns in Rockland and Orange Counties, but (as some of you may have already guessed), the prices of homes in the area are ridiculous. Based on my future goal(s), I'm aiming to purchase a multi with good cash flow and I don't think that'll be possible in the surrounding markets.

With that said, I'm considering looking into Pennsylvania and Delaware....maybe Jersey too? They're all within reasonable driving distances for me. I've been looking into all 3 states over the past few days but would love to connect with and hear from anyone familiar with the markets. 

Thanks in advance!


Hey Diane!  When it comes to NJ something to be aware of is the new 'lead based paint in residential dwellings' legislation.  It could potentially have some big cash flow consequences if you purchase a home that was built before 1978.. here is the state guide: https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/codes/resources/pdfs/lead_b...

Post: Where do you get your real estate news?

Greg McLarenPosted
  • Investor
  • Moorestown, NJ
  • Posts 3
  • Votes 2

Davey, 

Two blogs I enjoy reading are REwired (http://www.housingwire.com/blogs/1-rewired) and the national association of realtors economists outlook (http://economistsoutlook.blogs.realtor.org/).  

Hopefully you'll find some value there as well!

Post: Newbie from Philadelphia

Greg McLarenPosted
  • Investor
  • Moorestown, NJ
  • Posts 3
  • Votes 2

Hello everyone wanted to introduce myself.  My name is Greg and I am looking to get started in real estate investing.  Right now what would most interest me is buying and holding properties for cash flow.  I am a sales rep in the plumbing industry, so I get a little exposure to construction there but otherwise I am brand new to real estate.  I am hoping to learn the ropes and bigger pockets seems to be a great resource!